Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 10 Days All Inclusive Package

Itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 10 Days All Inclusive Package:

DAY 1 - Arrival to Kathmandu, Nepal

- On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our office will greet you at the airport and escort you to your pre booked hotel. You’ll have rest of the day at leisure to freshen up and relax.

- Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 2 - Fly to Pokhara (827m/2,700ft), trek to Ghandruk (1940m/6360 ft): 30 minutes flight (6 hours trek)

- Today we leave Kathmandu and take the short flight to Pokhara. We take a short drive to Kimche, just outside of the town and we begin our trek.

- Todays walk follows a stone pathway, and for the most time we are climbing roughly - it can be tough on the knees so bring walking poles. We first pass through Kimche Village before continuing on until we reach Gandruk.

- Overnight: Guest House in Ghandruk at an altitude 1940m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 3 - Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (2170m/7120ft) (6 hrs walk)

- Today we start with an ascent before dropping down to cross the Kimrong Khola by bridge, before making a short ascent to Taulung. We then begin the long steep ascent to join the main trail to Chommrong.

- The high point above the main valley is a favourite place for soaring vultures, griffons and lammergeiers, providing us with some awesome vistas as we begin the descent to Chommrong (2060m), the last major settlement before the Sanctuary and an attractive place for us to end the day amidst its alpine lodges and scenic views.

- Overnight: Guest House in Chhomrong at an altitude 2,170 m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4 - Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (2,630m), 6-7 hrs walk

- Descending to cross the Chommrong Khola River by suspension bridge, we enjoy some excellent views of Machhapuchare and Annapurna South.

- We continue to climb steeply, negotiating a trail that leads us through oak and rhododendron forests until we reach a welcome teahouse on top of the ridge at Sinuwa (2350m).

- The ascent to Kuldigarth (2470m) is then more gradual, continuing through more lush forest to our lunch stop at the Bamboo Hotel (2340m).

- This afternoon we continue our ascent towards Dovan, beyond which lies the unofficial gateway into the Sanctuary, walking through wet bamboo forest to reach our accommodation later this afternoon.

- Overnight: Guest House in Dovan at altitude 2630m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 5 - Trek from Dovan to Derauli ( 5 hours walk)

- This morning the track continues up past the so-called 'weeping wall' and the shrine to the 'God of the Jungle', to the Himalaya Hotel (2840m).

- Passing several spectacular waterfalls which cascade down the opposite side of the Modi Khola, we climb through bamboo forest to reach Hinku Cave at 3100m.

- We ascend further until we reach the small settlement of Deurali where we will spend the night.

- Overnight: Guest House in Deurali at altitude 3200m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 6 - Walk to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m/13,545ft) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp; Descend down to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (5-6 hours walk)

- Starting early morning, today we climb gently through a river bed then over a steep trail over to the mountain side. The hike from Bagar to Machhapuchhre Base Camp is a bit strenuous.

- From Machhapuchhre base camp we get excellent views of the Machhapuchhre (machha, fish' and puchare, 'tail') along with Mt. Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, Gandharvachuli and Gangapurna.

- The vegetation disappears on our way to Annapurna Base Camp and the path widens as we enter the Annapurna sanctuary. The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding the 360-degree panorama.

- From the base camp we again get to savour mesmerizing views of the Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Hiunchuli and other peaks.

- We descend down to lower altitude at Machhapuchhre Base Camp for sleep overnight.

- Overnight: Guest House in Machhapuchhre Base Camp at altitude 3720 m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 7 - Trek to Jhinnu Danda, 6 hours walk

- Descending through rhododendron forest full of noisy birds - mostly Black-capped Sibia, we then cross the Chommrong Khola and climb up to Chommrong village (2060m) where we take a rest break.

- We then begin a short climb back up through forest to the small village of Komrong Danda (2654m). Shortly we reach Jhinnu Danda.

- Overnight: Guest House in Jhinu Danda at altitude 1700 m.

- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 8 - Trek to Nayapul; drive to Pokhara, 5 hours walk

- Today on our final day of trekking we first descend to the Kimrong Khola which we cross and then tackle a short ascent. Descending further we follow the Modi River until we reach Nayapul where we meet our bus and make the short drive back to Pokhara where a hot shower and relax in the hotel or stroll around at lakeside.

- Overnight: Hotel in Pokhara.

- Meals: Breakfast.

DAY 9 - Drive to Kathmandu

- After breakfast we drive to Kathmandu.

- We spend our last evening in Kathmandu in a farewell dinner together sharing photos recalling the excitements of trip and exchanging emails in one of the traditional Nepalese restaurant.

- Overnight: Hotel in Kathmandu.

- Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner.

DAY 10 - AIRPORT TRANSFER

- Today after breakfast you are in leisure on your own. You will be escorted to airport for your flight home at your flight time.

- Meals: Breakfast.